Question

A student selects a leaf of length 6.2cm to draw. Her drawing is 15.5cm in length. What is the magnification of the drawing?

A) ×0.4
B) ×2.5
C) ×96.1
D) ×21.7

Answer 1

The magnification of the drawing is ×2.5 (Option B).

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the magnification of the drawing, we can use the formula:

Magnification = Image size / Object size

In this case, the image size is 15.5 cm and the object size is 6.2 cm. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

Magnification = 15.5 cm / 6.2 cm = 2.5

Therefore, the magnification of the drawing is ×2.5 (Option B).